Air Rams: Benefits and Uses of Air Cylinders
Space is often a major consideration in any industry when designing equipment for any application. While compact air cylinders or air rams have been used for decades, their popularity continues to rise because their low profile and short stroke can accommodate tight spaces where traditional cylinders would not fit.
Don’t be fooled by the small size
These compact air rams or air cylinders may be small in size but they pack a large punch when they get working. They can be used for linear actuation and control in a wide range of applications, including:
- Wire machinery
- Bottling and filling
- Automated sorting or assembly
- Material handling
- Food processing
- Conveyor systems
- Manufacturing and packaging
That small air cylinder can do a lot for your company
Single or double-acting air cylinders use direct pressure to either extend or retract the piston rod. This style is commonly used in applications in any industry. Compact air cylinders – as a pneumatic option – offers distinct advantages because of their design versatility, such as:
- Feedback sensors can be used to accommodate multiple load positions.
- Multi-piston design can be used to produce greater thrust.
- More reliable and powerful performance.
- Custom design offers unlimited options for any application.
- Numerous standard configurations are possible.
- Multiple mounting options to further support efficient design and make sure of top performance.
- Greater equipment design flexibility.
- Adaptable to more environments and applications.
- Lighter weight.
Why not hydraulics cylinders?
It’s all in what’s powering the cylinder. Hydraulics cylinders use a lot of pressurised liquid to operate. While these may have their uses in a few industrial applications, hydraulic cylinders tend to be expensive and high-maintenance.
Air cylinders primarily use pressurised air for quick rate of cycling. It can move at a high velocity more efficiently than any pressurised liquid can do. After all, air moves more efficiently than any liquid being shot through a hole. If you need pressurised liquid to move faster through a cylinder, you need a bigger borehole. On the other hand, pneumatic cylinders can work even through the smallest openings possible.
Master Mac 2000
When it comes to air rams and other air cylinders, you can call or visit Master Mac 2000. The company was founded in 1989 and has now become one of Australia’s largest privately-owned distributors of pneumatic valves and components. It is the sole distributor of Mack Valves, exclusively made in Australia. Other brands include Univer, Bimba, Tolomatic, Piab, and much more stocked in our Brisbane main office and warehouse. We’re sure to have a solution for you. Call now at 07 3344 4711 or visit https://mastermac2000.com.au/.
About MasterMac2000: Your Trusted Pneumatic & Process Automation Partner.
LEADING THE INDUSTRY: Established in 1989, MasterMac2000 has grown to become one of Australia's largest privately owned pneumatic and process automation companies. We stock top-quality brands like Univer, Mack, Tolomatic, Mac, Piab, American, and Rotoflux in Brisbane.
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About The Author
Stuart Havill
Stuart Havill is the owner and manager of MasterMac2000, Queensland's largest privately owned pneumatic and process valve company.
With his early working career as a maintenance fitter for Boral in 1992, Stuart has spent his life in the field of pneumatics and process equipment. He gained extensive experience in plant design, maintenance, repairs, fabrication, and site management.
In 1996, he transitioned to a pneumatic sales technician role at MasterMac2000, where he excelled in key account management, providing cost-effective solutions, and managing a sales team of 9 employees.
Since 2002, Stuart has been the manager at MasterMac2000, overseeing the company's growth and establishing it as a leader in pneumatic automation and process valve engineering. His expertise spans customer training, CRM setup, industrial compressor sizing and installation, and turn-key project management.
Under Stuart's leadership, MasterMac2000 has been servicing the industry since 1988, with 5 full-time sales representatives covering northern rivers NSW, Queensland, Northern Territory, and PNG. The company prides itself on providing the best-priced solutions to all customers in the marketplace.
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